Citius Mag
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sports media |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Founder | Chris Chavez |
| Headquarters | United States |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Chris Chavez, Kyle Merber |
| Products | Podcasts, videos, articles, newsletters, social media content |
Citius Mag is a digital American sports magazine dedicated to track and field. It offers a variety of content including podcasts, videos, articles, newsletters, and social media posts that provide race coverage, detailed analysis, and interviews with athletes. The New York Times has characterized it as a "track and field news website" with an emphasis on running-related updates.
History and coverage
The title "citius," derived from Latin meaning "faster," alludes to the initial word of the Olympic motto "Citius, Altius, Fortius." The publication aims to "make it easier (and way more fun) to be a track fan."
Established in 2016 by Chris Chavez, who previously wrote for Sports Illustrated, Citius became his primary professional focus by 2021. The team has featured prominent runners such as Mac Fleet, Dana Giordano, Katelyn Hutchison, David Melly, and Jasmine Todd. Kyle Merber held the role of Director of Partnerships and authored The Lap Count newsletter.
Citius covers track and field at the professional level as well as within NCAA and U.S. high school competitions. Its podcast includes conversations with top athletes and league executives such as Alexis Ohanian and Michael Johnson. The organization also hosts events with public figures like Malcolm Gladwell and collaborates with running brands like Brooks on sponsored initiatives.
In April 2024, Citius revealed the initial images of Nike's Team USA track and field uniforms for the 2024 Summer Olympics, which gained widespread attention amid debate over a high-cut leotard design.